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molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

What do you think will happen with this law? I just bought a place and was thrown for a loop when I learned about the annullment. I hope it is just an adjustment. I am not going to live in the place, but it is a step to finding "the" place for me, but my plan was to do it next year.

The situation kind of reminds me of the bumper stickers in Oregon during the 70s "Don't Californicate Oregon", because lots of Californians were buying land in Oregon because it was affordable. Now Oregon is pretty nice because of the influx of capital. Think that would happen here?

calsimsek · Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 775 Location: Ist Turkey

Don't worry. The law is not posted dated. It can't effect you. Also the law relates to largh land lots outside MUHTAR control. Most of us have a local Muhtar in our areas, to which our properties are recorded.

justme · Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 1944 Location: Istanbul

What law? Did they change something?

They still don't like Californians in Oregon, though the Oregonians are pretty much outnumbered now...Used to be the sign outside Eugene said, 'Welcome to Eugene, Now Go Home.'

helen3 · Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 42

I'm thinking of buying some land around Datca/Dalaman

Any suggestions/tips/warnings from those of you who've already bought

Anyone know good estate agent - or is it best just to get in a car & drive

Anyone know a good solicitor or builder in the Datca/Dalaman area?

Tks

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

If you buy land or engage in other business in Turkiye, you would be well advised to have a real Turkish friend back you up on the deal, and support you and check things with you, when you do the paper work and sign deals.

The laws change too often in Turkey, and in some businesses, even Turks have trouble keeping up.

One business that could be good is setting up a hostel for foreigners. Pick the right spot, and it can be good income.

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

Thanks for the advice, Ghost, but being married to a hostel is not my cup of tea, plus I don't have the resources.

I am very lucky in that I have an indispensable Turkish friend who is a great problems solver. He took care of the old renter's huge bills at the elektrik idaresi (1500TL!) and ISKI. He knows when and when not to have a foreigner in tow. he is doing the renovations on my place and has solved a lot fo problems there, too. The place will be ready to rent in about a week if anyone is interested-- in Beyoglu.

Turkey Twinkles · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 2

This is in response to Helen ... I'm an ex TEFL ... recently launched a company selling property in Turkey. I trekked the coast last year and plucked out 20 star agents... In Datca, the estate agent I work with Stella Clarkson, also runs the www.englishteflcentre.com (on-line). I'm afraid selling property is more lucrative than teaching!! My site is www.turkeytwinkles.com . Plenty of properties in Datca and Dalaman!

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

The ''englishteflcentre'' is a con. It sells worthless pieces of paper online. Have a look at it yourself.

Turkey Twinkles · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 2

Pretty strong words to use! All I can say is that Stella is not a con artist ... both her and her husband are professionals. Her husband is currently teaching at Ankara... University. They have devised a way of learning on-line....... What's the problem with that?

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

Otterman Ollie · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:23 am Post subject:

Nice one 31, you really know how to make friends .

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797